2021 Ford Transit Custom review | Edd China's in-depth review | What Car?

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[@golfman1987]

I’m not even in the market for a van just came here for Edd👍

[@woody555kl]

Same here loved watching him on tv 👍

[@woody555kl]

Weird seeing someone tower over a transit tho 😯

[@johncox0701]

Same here, miss Ed.

[@haggisuk9952]

Benders

[@HarmenXL]

Why is the manual gearbox preferable to the automatic gearbox??

[@paulmanners1364]

Glad to see Edd is back on the tube His well known street cred will make him a really believable presenter

[@anthonybyland7965]

Good ol Edd, he comes across as the sort of person that tells you what you need to hear not what you want to hear, what a lad 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jayb8439]

Always good to see ed

[@jamiermathlin]

I have one, it is awesome, 170bhp, Sat Nav, Cruise, air-con, heated seats, heated windscreen, bi-xenon headlights, fold-down roof rack, rear camera and parking sensors all-round, USBs everywhere, lots of storage and it averages 45mpg, the best van I have ever had :-) :-)

[@darylkik6204]

Its Ed China. I watched all of your previous shows many times. (Wheelers Dealers from the beginning to California.) Great to see you back as you have been missed by many fans here across the pond.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

You - "pitching cars". Him - "modding vehicles". Switch - A - Roo or Irony? No matter, you are (and ALWAYS have been) a wonderful presenter - making the complex comprehensible while turning sneers into laughter. Great job. I'm happy to see you back! Nice work - Thank you for sharing...

[@Ulthion]

I love the fact, that at last someone start making vans, what looks like just great cars, not only "machine for work".

[@Banditmanuk]

Been running a short wheelbase high roof since 2015. As it's my own van I went for the most powerful and its quick. Easy to drive, very car like and so far been totally reliable

[@donwhitlock3216]

Good to see you again Ed

[@iantaylor1524]

Epic to see Edd again!! I’ve missed you edd

[@matthewdutoit]

My work have Transit Custom Base trim LWB 2.2 6 speed and Sport SWB 2.2 6 speed. Both lovely van. My current work van is that Basic LWB. It have LED rear lights in cargo, reverse camera, electronic windows and mirrors, brilliant van. Love it!

[@grahambelcher2355]

We need more of Ed. Keep up the great work

[@ethan5577]

Edd! More Edd hosted videos please!

[@Synthtv1]

Owned the custom for over an year now ,done about 25k on it ,good ford warranty just change the oil way sooner they tell you to do so,the engine is very powerful the gearbox is smooth . Wouldn't choose another van , I am very satisfied with my choice

[@gingermongoose3325]

As an agency driver, usually driving lorries work can get a bit lean this time of year. But my agency are amazing & always strive to give reliable drivers some form of work. So over the Xmas / New year period I was allocated work at a popular van rental company, mainly collecting vans that had been hired by the Royal mail & Parcelforce. These were all newish 2019 plate vans, all less than 5000 miles - the damage on them was horrific ! Our team of 3/4 picked up over 60 vans, & only one had no damage, some were so bad, they would be illegal to drive. The cabs, for the main part were disgusting, - food, drink, clothing & general mess all left behind, (however I did gain 38 pence & 3 lighters) So in the past 10 days, having driven most new model vans, my conclusions are : Sprinter - Good van, Solid, but seems a bit dated. Transit- Always been a favourite of mine, overall best for value & practicability. Crafter - Pulls like a train, basic cab, a workhorse. Boxer - who the hell thought putting the handbrake to the right of the drivers seat was a good idea ? - when fully raised it will do it's best to sodomise you whilst exiting the cab, other than that - feels OK, but think it may have many things malfunctioning shortly after purchase. And now, my absolute favourite, - the VW Transporter, Solid, well made, fast, comfy, an absolute pleasure to drive. Now the downside - the model I was driving costs around £38,000 - it was nice - but not that nice.

[@ivandrozd8262]

Hi. What about vito van? Have you missed?

[@thetruthmakesfree1872]

Good to see Ed. Missed ya.

[@TheTigersbay]

Great too see Edd China . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great review .

[@AmandaJayne46]

Yep I’m with golfman, but I must admit. I would definitely go for the new Transit Sport in a heartbeat 💓 though at the moment I don’t a van at all, but would go for this one. It’s great to see you back on KZbin Edd. 💋

[@CL-vz6ch]

The hire van versions are much faster.

[@Retrofordguy]

Never been much of a van man but I love transits and I love the new shape with the sport pack get it remapped with more power and it's a no brainer it so good looking

[@alancobbin1310]

Still the king of the hill ,that phev sounds good ,nice one edd👍

[@ajitrughoo6735]

Great to see Ed ! Am subscribed!!

[@thevirginclanlee275]

I really come to understand a pick up truck is sooo redundant when this vehicle showed in a local Ford dealership, a van is far more useful than a pick up truck.

[@MrAnth58]

Thanks for this Edd. What bhp would be best for towing a 1800 kg caravan? Thanks in advance.

[@josephrowley2172]

Are you covering the medium van market? Will we see Edd in a PSA group van any time soon?

[@user-bl6hy5bu2q]

Hi Edd I would love to hear how you got a Ford Custom 2019 with Fords 180 degree rear view camera? Its in your video-review of the car but no dealer in UK or DK (my location) sell it with that.

[@crooky1811]

How did you get on with the pedals all being different heights, Mine gives me ankle aches in stop start traffic going from the throttle to the brake all the time. Dead comfy on the motorway trips though

[@jasonwindebank5455]

Love it i got the chrome blue sport and am well proud when i pull on site i look good in it as well🔨🤣

[@dubtownman9508]

Edd is not dead, long live the king....

[@jc8241]

Good vid Edd. I love my custom 14 plate

[@Endurorodzndubz]

A transit driver only needs to know, how fast it goes and how good it is to tailgate in.

[@03stef]

I use the van for work

[@nickwhitley5491]

Also how long will it run with no coolant

[@shadowcycles5295]

More edd please guys a legend 👍

[@worldwideview4677]

Does it still have the engine issue?

[@English-Sparta]

I have a facelift limited. We have new transporters in our fleet too. The custom is very bouncy compared and the transporter feels and hold the road much firmer.

[@MH-sf5ml]

Can you still break into it with a can opener?

[@evo5349]

Its just the security that's crap. Good review Edd

[@sergioghiotto5404]

Quanto tempo Ed China, parabéns pelo seu novo programa.

[@svensshed1564]

I just bought the transit sport 340 and its awesome. I can’t recommend it enough

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great review Ed. I’m actually looking at buy one so I was very interested in your opinion. I thought you guys were metric now. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@redstihl9027]

We are

[@UKHope384]

Wow! Eds got his tools back!

[@johna8999]

Where's the reveiw? This is an infomercial.

[@alexandermichael117]

Give us a your view about a ford van,as a camper van,as Im thing of buying a camper van and not knowing which van is best.

[@krulleman]

Love that guy Thx for the tips man

[@UKHope384]

And have they fixed the problem of being so easy to break into?

[@craigmcewan2596]

Why did they not put edd in top gear?

[@douglachman7330]

What about loading a pallet via side access?

[@bpenny4352]

And what about the security, or lack of

[@willyd-adv]

Not enough information on the PHEV but still a good video.

[@nintruendo6411]

Thank God these Transits came Stateside. I love my ‘15 Transit Connect.

[@ukman9797]

Yeah, noticed a lot of europe stuff now being in the states. Nice Ford have got their act together and building global models instead of country specific. Shame the Transit is now being built in Turkey, shifted from Southhampton in the UK during 2015 I think. Don't know whether there is a US specific plant building them for your market, or they are coming from Turkey.

[@dws-art]

Looking a bit cramped in there Edd, how tall are you?

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

Edds back. Nice one

[@fuckthis81]

Will be getting one of the base models soon as my new fleet van. My transit connect with only 49k miles is ready for the scrap heap already. Fault after fault with the ECU and DPF. Hopefully the Custom is better 🤞

[@thomas24469]

does it rot like the rest of them ? or will time tell

[@moneymandan6217]

Love Edd china top mechanic and decent bloke

[@ozzyg82]

What’s the difference between the Ford Transit Custom SWB variants, e.g. L1 260, 280, 290, 300, 310, 320, 340?

[@1hutchy2go]

If the would sort out the security issues and injector problems they would be an awesome van.

[@raymondrichings7688]

Thank you just what I wanted to here👌😎

[@HarmenXL]

Why is the manual gearbox preferable to the automatic gearbox?? 4:16-4:27

[@yashveersingh1795]

great video thanks🤩😍

[@johngrant1337]

I would love to have a Transit Custom in USA it is only the small transit connect or the big transit. The custom looks super the right size ( not to small or to big) just the right size

[@bmwnasher]

Watch out for the ones with inboard brake discs.

[@brianstirland4585]

welcome back edd

[@fuzzfacelogic789]

I have a 2017 model which I've owned since new and still liking it. Appreciate the good fuel consumption, great turning circle and features which would come as extras otherwise. Also, I would be in a permanent state of cringe if I had to drive around in any vehicle with those 'racing stripes'. Why are the rear windows on that van blocked out?

[@Dave_Br]

does the middle seat fold down ?

[@archechme]

I drove a limited version with the 130bhp engine and it was absolutely amazing to drive for a van. The gear change, throttle response and steering were amazing. Shame I had to go back to a Renault Master afterwards :(

[@richards4456]

Two different classes of van though. Medium and large. Master is a great van. Far more reliable than a a transit.

[@archechme]

@@richards4456 It was a hire van for a quick run down to London whilst the Renault was having an MOT. Don't get me wrong, the Master can be many things but unreliable is not one of them. I was just amazed at how nice a van could be compared to a utilitarian Master.

[@aaronautry1981]

What's the mpg?kpg?

[@MrChubs89]

i would love to see a review of the Ford Transit Courier but i dont think he would fit. lol

[@001razz]

Hi Edd Recommend me a used van for a family of five. Something that can carry buggys/bikes/ and kitchin sink for staycations......thanks

[@rafiulhaque8064]

if you looking for something the same size as a transit custom than you can opt for something live a vivaro/traffic or toyota proace verso or transporters and if something smaller the for toureneo connect. You have to see what your budget and what equipment you need/want. You cn go full mini van or a crew cab.

[@kasirmir1925]

Great work Edd 👍🏻 More Edd, please 🙂

[@johnricci4511]

Wow! Far different than the Transits I'm accustomed to In Canada. 8pass with the 310hp Ecoboost V6 which makes our version of this van a monster by comparison! Yes...it is for it's class.

[@ant2312]

yes but petrol costs a fortune in the UK so we don't want gas guzzlers

[@Victor-DOOM]

I worked for a ferm in 2016 they had brand new transits but the sliding doors flew off must of been a bad batch .I see they now have changed to Volkswagen vans .

[@philsmith3242]

What's your thoughts Ed on these 2.0 engines with the wetbelts instead of a timing chain, there seems to be a lot of problems with them snapping 😳 🤔

[@shaunlee8663]

I wouldn’tbuy. One ☝️ garbage engine brand new engine from fords 2300😂 giving them away like smarties

[@paddymuppy]

The new VW Transporter T6.1 is now available to order. Can you do a review on it please?

[@warriorcharge3969]

The Edd-Master 👍🏾

[@jacksonwalshe2520]

Ed how tall are you? Im guessing 9ft or so

[@Sooperhans3636]

Love you Ed!

[@fargogemini694]

Ed still kicking himself

[@courtneyjames9345]

Jesus how tall is edd ! He makes the transit look like a mini countryman

[@sandro_1976]

Wie kann man einstellen dass die automatischen Spiegel einfahren sobald man die Verriegelungstaste am Schlüssel betätigt Ford Tourneo custom 2019

[@briardy1118]

A few problems with the add blue engines

[@blondeboi]

Love Edd China ❤

[@thomtrucker1925]

Posts inside side doors are completely crazy idea. Hide view and during rain water stay in front section of side windows

[@mountainsonthemind5795]

im wanting a transporter to covert into a camper but tempted to buy one of these to convert. Only issue i have is resale the transporter doesnt lose value and i think this custom will do

[@Asator66]

What did you buy in the end? Currently looking at one of these but keeping my options open.. I'm almost leaning towards a Peugeot Expert or Transit Connect as it'll be my daily driver too

[@_.Mike.__]

My new custom's engine blew up 7 weeks after 3 year warranty expired (36kmiles). Ford told me to F off. Great van 👍

[@stevematthews4214]

Found On Road Dead

[@DGT73]

sherco dude we ran 3 2015 customs and they were shockingly unreliable after around 50k they start to fall apart

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

Wet timing belt? I've seen few of the new models it timing belt shredded and out of sinc timing destroyed the engine

[@_.Mike.__]

@@ErikTheVikingMechanic hole in piston 👍

[@joannecooper6924]

Worrying! Currently waiting for verdict from Ford customer service as the cam belt/chain went on my van, 59,617 miles and 2 weeks out of 3 year warranty, Ford say needs a new engine costing nearly £7,000. Vehicle has full service history but dealership says it shouldn’t have happened but right now that doesn’t help me.

[@spartt4360]

Drive transits at work. 1 of them 2014 was an absolute nightmare, so many things went wrong after 20k miles, at 50k- 60k 2x turbos gone, just over 60k engine seized.. also been told that Ford doesn't have low oil level message so after first turbo change had to check oil every second day.. other couple transits at work aren't that bad. 9months ago I got new 2019 transit- done 18k miles, mechanically sound but seats are still so uncomfortable (maybe it's just me) , radio screen started freezing from 4k miles and when screen is frozen- half buttons aren't working on dash.. do I like it? It's ok. Would I buy one? I wouldn't buy any Ford

[@paulnewton1410]

Great review. Cheers Edd. Enjoyed. Much better without that Brewer fella!!

[@RCTurbo79]

You did'nt mention that the body panels are made from Cheesium.

[@nicolbunyan3203]

Edd you forgot to mention you get a free welder with your transit you will need it unlike the transporter you keep mentioning

[@DaveInBridport]

My employers just taken on 2. Hated Ford before but these are lovely. Bit bouncy and fuel needle starts to head south after what seems very few miles. Comfortable, pokey, quiet. Sound system isnt as good as out 59 plate T5. Speakers are harsh at higher volumes.

[@bertonnen]

I can't open my rear doors up to 180° when I lift up de yellow thing it just opens a little bit more, 120° or so, not more... anyone knows why?

[@LuketheSmith]

Unhook the catch and it 180s

[@GregsMowing]

Best vans out there. I’ve got that shape limited. L1 h2 manual 130ps. 32mpg after a year. Not great

[@easileeeasilee5411]

Edd you should have drove it in the wet with a load in and you may have changed your mind..... the all new Ford sledge!!

[@joaopmf]

Edd standing next to a Transit makes it look small

[@jamiemarquiss6065]

What about security Ed???.

[@wordsofhis1799]

Ford just issued a recall for those that had auto start feature; seems the pressurized transmission start assist can leak oil onto the catalytic converter and start a fire. Goood job, Ford.

[@kettlerkettler1509]

Automatic or manual?

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Edd.

[@craigcotton4978]

I bought mine from new 2016 (66plate) now has 35k miles 2 faulty injectors at delivery mileage 200ish pulling away is tricky clutch has a mind of its own Idler pully had to be replaced due to excessive noise hill start works when it feels like it horn sounds 3/10 times when you lock the van (doors all shut) 1 rear parking sensor failed wipers go on when they feel like it indicators repeat quickly sometimes as if there was a fault/earth fault Power and torque is not consistent under 3k rpm i took it to a dyno to prove this over 3k power and torque are consistent Ford dealers are useless they rely on computer diagnosis for warranty repairs, "technicians" are not interested in looking into a fault if the computer cannot find it. it has been to 3 dealerships for the above issues and some are still not fixed approx. 20-25 times Interior is nice and the heated seats are great, parking sensors helpful and dab radio is good To sum up I would never recommend a transit custom to anybody and I hate driving it around the town, motorway driving is decent.

[@Nintendude2013]

Damn

[@GorgiRO]

“All controls whitin reach” yeah right if only my arm was 20cm longer 😂